Australia is currently facing a changing (and challenging) energy landscape, where the demand for electricity is on the rise due to economic growth and the shift towards electrification in various sectors.

Having to do your tax return each year is unavoidable for most of us, so here’s some of the basics, and also a few changes to know about when you’re doing your 23/24 return.

Here’s a summary of the highlights from the May 2024 Federal budget, focussing on proposals which we thought would be of particular interest ie the macro, personal and especially green energy and tackling climate change.

One of the government’s main priorities for this year’s Budget was to provide cost-of-living relief, including expanded tax cuts, energy bill rebates and student debt assistance, without adding to inflation.

Data from a new satellite will help us all to make more informed decisions that can help reduce methane emissions. And anyone with a laptop (or tablet) will be able to access the data.

Top Ten Tips to save on your private health costs so you can plan to enjoy your spend somewhere else!

With the details of the 1 April 2024 PHI premium increase now available, its time to review your private health cover to find out if you can make savings!

You’ve got less than two weeks!

A synopsis of the brilliant and altogether sobering work of Satyajit Das of where and what we’re up to in moving from fossil fuels to a renewables economy. This comes with a warning, however - it’s not welcome news, nevertheless it’s have-to-know!

If you really want to be in the know about ethical investment choices, check out the Ethical Advisers' Co-operative (EAC). They have just published their fourth Annual Report, which showcases the important efforts the Co-op has made throughout 2023.

A recent Consumer Reports survey in the US indicates that EVs have more problems than ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars, despite their simpler drivetrains. The study surveyed 330,000+ car owners and identified 12 potential EV problem areas. The study considered severity of problems, track testing, safety data, and owner satisfaction. The results are surprising!

There’s a free tax app available via the ATO, to stay on top of all things income - expenses, tax and super. Feedback from clients is that they love it as it’s an easy way of keeping track of expenses.

You can use the app to log into the tax portal and have all of the relevant tax and super information, and tools all in the one place. Means that you get to free up your thinking space to doing good with your money and savings, and you spend less time hassling through the detail at tax time, and throughout the year as well.

How long does it take to double your money?

Ever wondered how long it would take for your money to double with a 7% return on investment? Initially, it mightn’t look too impressive, but actually your money could double over about 10 years.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) just released the 2023 results for its annual performance test for superannuation products. Not all the results came out positive.

Here are the key findings and recommendations from the Mobilisation report by Net Zero Australia, about how Australia can achieve its net zero emissions goals and transition to a sustainable future. What’s remarkable, is that we can get there by 2050 using the existing technology!